Players must have shinguards - NO JEWELRY (medical alerts may be taped), NO CASTS

Coin toss - Ask the winner - Which end of the field would you like to ATTACK?

Start the game on time

Game:

Clean and accurate hand signals – you are communicating

Loud and clear whistle – you are communicating

Stay with play so you can see all that is going on

Be decisive with your calls

Insist that subs come in from center and when you call them in

Crews keep eye contact and communicate with each other

Talk to the players calmly/firmly

Problems:

Players – Remain calm with players, let them know that whatever is disruptive is unacceptable.If behavior continues caution the player and let the coach know what is going on.If the player continues, then theplayer should be sent off.

Coaches – Ask, Tell and Dismiss. Very simple

Parents – Do not deal with parents – stop the game and have the coaches manage theparents. If the behavior continues, feel free to abandon the game.

Post game:

Stay on the field at the center line to allow teams to congratulate each other and you